Question 5

5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F), which contains some deliberate errors, andanswer the set questions TEXT F 5.1.1 Correct the SINGLE error in EACH of the following sentences. Writedown ONLY the question numbers and the words you have corrected. (a) Roslyn Bechet spoke about the projek she started in 2016. (1) (b) The unemployment rate … Read more

Question 4

Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions 4.1 Refer to FRAME 1. 4.1.1 Write the word ‘STYX’ in standard English. (1) 4.1.2 How do you know that Jeremy and his friend do not know ‘this band’ well? State TWO facts. (2) 4.2 The abbreviation ‘P.T.A.’ in FRAME 2 means: A Parents’ … Read more

Question 3

SECTION C: LANGUAGE Study the advertisement (TEXT D) and answer the set questions. TEXT D 3.1 What is the name of the brand mentioned in the advertisement? (1) 3.2 Identify the slogan in the advertisement. (1) 3.3 To whom does this advertisement appeal? (1) 3.4 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence: The … Read more

Question 2

SECTION B: SUMMARY Using too much sugar leads to obesity and diabetes. Read TEXT C below and list SEVEN tips on how to eat less sugar. INSTRUCTIONS Your summary must be written in point form. List SEVEN points in full sentences, using NO MORE than 70 words. Number your sentences from 1 to 7. Write … Read more

Question 3

Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text. The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length. Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen, forexample 3.1. INVITATION CARD. Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 INVITATION CARD Your local … Read more

Question 2

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing texts. The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length. Write down the number and the heading of the text you have chosen, for example2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER. Pay particular attention to format, language and register. Spend approximately … Read more

Question 1

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION 1.1 Quote an informal word from paragraph 1 which means the same as ‘sleep’. (1) 1.2 Refer to paragraph 2. 1.2.1 How can a lack of sleep affect people while they are at work? StateTWO facts. (2) 1.2.2 Explain the difference between employers and employees. (2) 1.3 Refer to paragraph 3. 1.3.1 … Read more

Question 1

SECTION A: ESSAY Write an essay of between 200 and 250 words in length on ONE of the followingtopics. Write down the NUMBER and TITLE of the essay you have chosen correctly,for example 1.1 An experience that taught me my parent/parents was/wereright. Give your OWN title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2. Spend … Read more

Question 5

SECTION D: POETRY In this section, questions are set on the following poems: ‘[Composed Upon] Westminister Bridge, September 3, 1802’ by William Wordsworth ‘The Chimney Sweeper’ by William Blake ‘Captive’ by Francis Carey Slater ‘the African pot’ by Fhazel Johennesse Answer the questions set on BOTH poems, i.e. QUESTION 5.1, QUESTION 5.2,QUESTION 5.3 AND QUESTION … Read more

Question 4

SECTION C: SHORT STORIES In this section questions are set on the following short stories: ‘THE LOVE POTION’ by H.C. Bosman ‘SWIMMING PARTNERS’ by T. Lipenga ‘FORBIDDEN CLOTHES’ by J. Gavin ‘PINK BOW TIE’ by P. Jennings Read the extracts from the FOUR short stories and answer the questions set oneach. The number of marks … Read more